Originally Posted by
safetypee
A conclusion from the simulator error could be that the 737 Max differs considerably from previous 737 variants, and that these differences are more than Boeing knew of, or had anticipated, - what was the extent of their assumptions.
I'd be surprised if the real-life trim wheel resistance varies significantly between the Max and the NG in any configuration, given the similar aerodynamics.
Of course on the NG, in the absence of MCAS, having to model accurately the effect of the combination of full AND stab trim and Up elevator in the sim probably sounded a crazy idea that would never happen in real life.